Classes
Upcycle Scraps to Sew a New Shirt or Dress
Are you looking for a way to use your fabric scraps from past projects? Let's transform those little pieces into something amazing! Join our hands-on class where we’ll transform your leftover fabric into a unique new garment. You’ll learn tips and tricks for picking and piecing fabrics together as we kick things off with a simple drawstring bag, then we’ll move onto making a shirt or dress. Choose between a simple shirt or dress pattern that we’ll provide, and use our scraps or bring your own. This class is perfect if you’ve got some sewing experience under your belt. We encourage you to bring your sewing machine and/or serger, but there will be machines available in the studio as well. Come get creative and make something awesome out of those fabric leftovers!
Special Notes
- VisArts has sewing machines and sergers available for sudents to use, however students are welcome to bring their own sewing machines and/or sergers to class if they choose. Please also bring any fabric scraps you would like to incorporate into your garment along with any favorite sewing supplies.
Classes are confirmed one week prior to the start date. In order to help us confirm classes, please register as early as possible.
On-site courses do not come with studio access outside of class time. Paid open studio access is available through our Studio Access Program. Please visit visarts.org for more information.
About the Instructor
Jennifer Dodge
Jennifer has always loved making things. She has dabbled in clay, writing, playing music, drawing, paper making, stained glass, beading, and most recently sewing. But through all of these she has always been addicted to knitting. Her day job is an occupational therapist working in public schools, where she gets to apply creativity daily too. But fiber arts is pure relaxation. Her hobby business is Tiny Turtle (knits and sews), which allows her to get rid of things she makes so she can fit in her house.
Social Media: @tiny_turtle
See More Classes By InstructorLisa Hutchinson
Lisa Hutchinson started Top Stitch Mending five years ago, to help keep clothing out of landfills and keep family heirlooms in circulation. Top Stitch offers clothing repair services, including visible mending and sewing lessons to spread sustainability. With a goal of zero waste, all scraps from past projects are used for future repairs. Lisa is personally driven by reuse, sustainable practices and low impact living. These ideas are explored in the classes she teaches both at her studio and The Visual Arts Center. She has been sewing for 27 years and received her bachelor's degree in fashion design from Drexel University.
Website: topstitchmending.com
Instagram: @topstitchmending